National and State Registers of Historic Places

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County: Atchison
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John A. Martin Grade School (Martin East)

507 Division
Atchison (Atchison County)
Listed in National Register Jun 23, 2016

Architect: Saylor & Seddon; Radotinshy, Joseph W.
Area of Significance: school
Architectural Style(s): Classical Revival; Modern Movement
Thematic Nomination: Historic Public Schools of Kansas

Atchison's 1915 John A. Martin Grade School exemplifies a city graded school from the pre-World War I era. W. H. Saylor & Herbert R. Seddon, of the firm Saylor & Seddon, designed the three-story Classical Revival masonry structure with classrooms and specialized rooms for manual training and assembly. In 1952 a one-story brick gymnasium, designed by Joseph W. Radotinsky, was added. From 1915 to 1955, the Martin School served white students while two blocks west, the Lincoln School served African-American children. When the district was fully integrated, the Martin School served all students from kindergarten through third grades. The John A. Martin Grade School retains a high degree of architectural integrity from its period of significance, 1915 to 1966; it continued to function as an elementary school through May 1997.

Julius Kuhn Block

731-733 Commercial St, 106-110 N 8th St
Atchison (Atchison County)
Listed in National Register Nov 24, 2023

Architect: Meier, Alfred
Area of Significance: commerce
Architectural Style(s): Italianate

The buildings of the Julius Kuhn Block are fine examples of the introduction of commerce in mid to late 19th century Atchison. Owned by Julius Kuhn, a prominent and well-loved Atchison businessman, these buildings supported the local commerce industry by providing space for businesses, such as, a grocery, meat market, drugstore, family physician’s office, poultry supply, tin work and roofing shop and an investment company. Mr. Kuhn was highly praised for his generosity and passion for helping young men enter the wholesale trade by employing them or helping them start their own businesses. His birthday was celebrated annually, even after his death, by the citizens of Atchison almost as though it was a holiday. Built in the Italianate style, this block of buildings reflected the success, prosperity and growth of cities in America during the Victorian era. In 1958, two large flash floods of the White Clay Creek, formerly the July 4, 1804 Creek, so named by explorers Lewis & Clark, caused massive damage to buildings in downtown. These buildings are a few that survived and remain today.

Lanphear-Mitchell House

417 N 4th St
Atchison (Atchison County)
Listed in National Register Dec 6, 2005

Architect: Not listed
Area of Significance: single dwelling
Architectural Style(s): Queen Anne; Late Victorian

Constructed in 1883 for Dr. Albert H. Lanphear, the house's configuration changed in 1897 after being purchased by M. J. Mitchell. Lanphear practiced medicine and participated in managing the Perpetual Building and Savings Association. Mitchell was a conductor for the Central Branch Union Pacific Railroad. The house displays Queen Anne-style architecture and includes an irregular roofline, spindlework porch details, and a wrap-around porch. It was nominated for is architectural significance.

Lincoln School

801 Division St
Atchison (Atchison County)
Listed in National Register Jun 7, 2006

Architect: Not listed
Area of Significance: school
Architectural Style(s): Gothic Revival; Other

Lincoln School was built in 1921 for African-American students and played a role in local discussions about public school integration in the mid-20th century. Atchison schools were integrated in 1955, and this school is the last extant public building in Atchison that was built for and served African Americans. The building is nominated as part of the "Historic Public Schools of Kansas" multiple property submission and is significant for its association with local African-American education and school desegregation in the 1950s.

McInteer Villa

1301 Kansas
Atchison (Atchison County)
Listed in National Register Mar 26, 1975

Architect: unknown
Area of Significance: single dwelling
Architectural Style(s): Queen Anne

Local contractor Owen E. Seip constructed this house in 1889-1890 for real estate magnate John McInteer. The red-brick house is two-and-a-half stories and features a dominant corner tower commonly found on Queen Anne-style residences. It is significant for its architecture and McInteer's contributions to Atchison's commercial history.

Mount Saint Scholastica Convent

801 S 8th St
Atchison (Atchison County)
Listed in National Register Apr 13, 1972

Architect: unknown
Area of Significance: church school; church-related residence
Architectural Style(s): Renaissance

Mount St. Scholastica Convent was constructed in 1901. Originally established in 1863, the convent had outgrown its original facility. The U-shaped building is designed with Renaissance and Gothic architectural details. It is constructed of brick with limestone door and window accents. The building houses both a convent and chapel, which is an excellent example of Gothic Revival architecture with its buttresses and towers. The building was nominated for its architecture.

Mount Vernon Cemetery

6920 Rawlins Road
Atchison (Atchison County)
Listed in National Register Nov 29, 2024

Architect: Unknown
Area of Significance: cemetery
Architectural Style(s): Other

Muchnic, H.E., House

704 N 4th St
Atchison (Atchison County)
Listed in National Register Jul 12, 1974

Architect: W.F. Wood
Area of Significance: single dwelling
Architectural Style(s): Queen Anne

With plans drawn by local architect W. F. Wood, the Muchnic House was constructed by local contractors C.W. Benning and George W. Houghton in 1887 and 1888. The three-story, irregular shaped, red brick Queen Anne house was built for George W. Howell, a prominent lumber dealer. In 1922, ownership changed to industrialist, Harry E. Muchnic, who founded the Locomotive Finished Material Company that later became a subsidiary of North American Rockwell. The property is nominated for its architectural significance as an excellent example of the Victorian-era Queen Anne style.

Pease, Robert L., House

Restricted
Atchison (Atchison County)
Listed in National Register Aug 26, 1983

Architect: unknown
Area of Significance: single dwelling
Architectural Style(s): Italianate

Price Villa

801 S 8th St
Atchison (Atchison County)
Listed in National Register Mar 16, 1972

Architect: Thomas Wise & F.W. McLaughlin
Area of Significance: single dwelling
Architectural Style(s): Renaissance

Constructed in 1872 for attorney and political figure, John M. Price, the Price Villa is nominated as a good example of Italianate and Second Empire architecture. The three-story red brick house has a Mansard roof and four-story square tower. It has been a part of the Mount St. Scholastica Convent property since 1877.

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